Atlanta has won four of six with a pitching staff that is second in the majors in ERA (3.42) and in the pen (2.93 ERA), plus the defense is No. 1 in fielding percentage. Righty Spencer Schwellenbach comes off a 5-1 win over Philadelphia, the top team in the NL. He has a 38-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 37+ innings. By contrast, San Diego's pitching is 20th in ERA (4.17) and 17th in the pen (4.13 ERA), while the defense is 15th in fielding percentage. Batters are hitting .332 off starter Randy Vasquez (4.66 ERA). The Padres are on a 3-6 slide and have lost the last four games versus a righty starter. Play Atlanta.
This pick was released to clients on July 12, 2024 at 12:11PM ET.
Atlanta at San Diego
July 12, 2024
1 unit on Atlanta -116 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.86)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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